Question

Destiny works on commission as an office supply saleswoman. She sold a computer that cost $700 and received a $126 commission. What percent of her sale is Destiny's commission?

Answer 1

To figure out the answer to this problem, you must first ask yourself this:

How much is 126 of 700
                  or
What is 126 divded by 700

The answer is 0.18.

So, that means that 0.18 or 18 percent might be your answer.

Now, lets try 18 percent of 700, to see if we get 126.

18% times 700

The anwer is 126.

SO:

$126 is 18 percent of 700. 


18 percent of her sale is Destiny's commission.